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Iraqi Media Shocked by Secret Israeli Base Reports

Published Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Updated May 11

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Iraqi media has reacted with shock to reports from the Wall Street Journal about a secret Israeli base in Iraq. Iraqi officials, including Lieutenant General Saad Maan, have denied these reports, stating there are no unlicensed forces or military equipment in the deserts of Karbala and Najaf.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Lieutenant General Saad Maan, head of the Security Media Cell at the Joint Operations Command, denied reports of any unlicensed forces or military equipment in the deserts of Karbala and Najaf.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The Jerusalem PostCenter-Right

    The article analyzes Iraqi media's reaction to reports of a secret Israeli base, framing it within Iraq's complex political landscape, its relationship with the US and Iran-backed militias, and potential regional implications, particularly for Saudi Arabia.

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